Welcome aboard for some of the best Apalachicola
area charter fishing and sight seeing including
beautiful
St. George Island!

Hi! I'm Captain Jimmy Maxwell, a 5th generation native of Apalachicola, Florida. I'm the owner & operator of Backwater Guide Service, a fishing and tour guide service on the beautiful Apalachicola River and Bay. Whether you, your family, or friends are planning a vacation or getaway to Apalachicola, St. George Island, Carrabelle, Indian Pass, Cape San Blas or Port St. Joe and are looking for some fun and relaxation Backwater Guide Service has something for all ages.

We offer saltwater and fresh water fishing charters, eco tours up the Apalachicola River, shelling trips to barrier islands across the bay, unseen by many, Little St. George and St. Vincient Wildlife Refuge Island where you will encounter dolphins playing and feeding along the way. My website is full of information needed and photo galleries so just click away. And remember when you call or email, you get me, not a store clerk, secretary or booking agent. Enjoy and hope to hear from you soon.

We accept all major credit cards.* 50% deposit due at time of booking.

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Testimonial: My family and I are from North Alabama. We have been going to Indian Pass for several years to vacation. We have used Capt. Jimmy with BackwaterGuideGervice.com every trip. He has taken our group, including young children, grandma and big teen boys, fishing, sightseeing and exploring the sites. We are delighted with our experiences due to his consideration and accommodation of our needs.-- Elaine Freeman, Alabama